Americas Situation Reports

Syria: West Tells Rebels To Expect Strike

The West has warned the Syrian rebels to expect a military strike within days, sources said, Al Jazeera reported Aug. 27.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 07:30

Jordan: Country Will Not Be 'Launch Pad' For Syria Attacks, Official Says

A senior Jordanian official said Aug. 27 that Amman will not allow its territory to be used for military actions against Syria, AFP reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 06:38

Turkey: Lira Weakens After U.S. Signals Possible Syria Intervention

The Turkish lira weakened to 2.0051 against the dollar on Aug. 27 after the United States signaled a possible military intervention in Syria, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 05:36

U.S.: Congress Must Be Consulted Before Responding To Syria, Speaker Says

U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner has said that the White House needs to consult the U.S. Congress before it responds to Syria's alleged chemical weapons attack, Al Jazeera reported Aug. 26.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 19:12

Syria: Obama Deciding How To Respond To Chemical Weapon Attack, Kerry Says

U.S. President Barack Obama believes the Syrian regime should be held accountable for its use of chemical weapons, and he will make an informed decision on how to respond in the coming days, according to a statement made Aug. 26 by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 14:12

U.S.: Iraqi Prime Minister To Visit In September

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will visit the United States in September to activate the joint defense agreement between the two countries, Al Hayat reported Aug. 26.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 07:39

Syria: Russia Concerned About U.S. Statements

Russia is concerned about recent U.S. statements indicating its readiness to intervene militarily in the Syrian conflict, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry after a phone call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Interfax reported Aug. 26.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 02:59

Syria: U.S. Says Too Late For U.N. Inspection

A United Nations team will inspect the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, but a United States official said the development was "too late to be credible," ABC Online reported Aug. 25.
Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 21:41

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